National Volunteer Week, which runs from April 19 to 25, is a time to celebrate and thank Canada’s 12.7 million volunteers.
This year's theme is: “It's time to applaud this country's volunteers."
From coast to coast to coast, Canada’s volunteers work tirelessly to spur progress in their communities. They give their time in support of causes and programs they believe in and ask for nothing in return.
And for that, we owe them our thanks.
The economic and community impacts of volunteering are plentiful. They contribute millions of hours and millions more in value and for this — and many other reasons — we welcome this opportunity to shine a spotlight on volunteers.
The charitable and non-profit sector in Canada is strengthened by the unwavering support of its volunteers. Without them, entire organizations would cease to exist, and many Canadians would go without the help they need; help they cannot always afford.
From fostering cats and dogs or shovelling an elderly neighbour’s driveway to sorting groceries at a food bank or organizing a fundraiser, volunteering makes a difference.
The spirit of volunteerism never tires. This year we encourage you to loudly and proudly applaud volunteers. Without them, so much of what needs to be done, would remain undone.
National Volunteer Week recognizes the commitment, dedication and selflessness that are the hallmarks of volunteerism across Canada.
